Does anyone here trade strictly according to the trend?

[Mdraghib]

I’ve noticed that when I align my trades with the broader market trend, decision-making becomes much clearer and risk feels more controlled. Counter-trend trades can work, but they demand precision and strong discipline.

I’m curious how others approach trend trading do you rely more on structure, moving averages, or pure price action?

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[jonathangray]

I lean more toward structure and overall market direction rather than relying heavily on moving averages. If the higher timeframe is clearly trending, decision making becomes much cleaner. Counter trend trades can work, but they demand tighter control and better timing. For me, trading with the trend removes a lot of unnecessary stress. Fewer trades, but better clarity.

 

[Mercor]

When I first started counter-trend setups always looked tempting so I tried them too. Didn’t go well. I didn’t have the experience or patience for that kind of precision. A few bad trades made me respect the trend real quick. Since then I feel way more comfortable trading with momentum instead of fighting it.

 

[Rickshaw]

I stick mostly to price action when trading trends. I find that watching support, resistance, and candlestick patterns gives me a clearer picture than indicators alone. Moving averages help sometimes, but I like to feel the flow of the market before entering.

 

[Amphibology]

Trend makes life simpler. I mostly use structure first, then moving averages just to confirm bias. Countertrend can work, but it demands precision and smaller size. For consistency, trading with momentum feels cleaner.

 

[Idealism]

I’ve experimented with moving averages, pure price action, and even momentum indicators, and I’ve found that the tool matters less than how consistently I apply it. Personally, I lean toward structure and liquidity zones to define the trend, and I use moving averages more as confirmation than as triggers.

What made the biggest difference for me was creating a clear definition of what qualifies as a trend, instead of relying on visual bias alone.